Simvastatin Zentiva
Simvastatin Zentiva is a generic from Helvepharm AG and is listed on the FOPH Specialities List. Basic health insurance reimburses it within the authorised indication. The public price ranges from CHF 30.70 to CHF 65.25 depending on the pack; the co-payment is 10 per cent.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Helvepharm AG
- ATC code
- C10AA01
- IT group
- 07.12 Blutlipidsenkende Mittel
- Active substances
- Simvastatinum
- Preparation type
- Generic
- On the SL since
- 01/07/2010
- Last price change
- 01/08/2022
- Co-payment
- 10%
Prices per pack
The ex-factory price is the authorisation holder's price; the public price adds the distribution share and VAT. Both are FOPH maximum prices: nothing above them may be charged.
| Dosage form | Pack size | Ex-factory price | Public price | Valid from | Cat. | GTIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmtabl 20 mg | Blist 28 Stk | CHF 13.06 | CHF 30.75 | 01/01/2022 | B | 7680565270099 |
| Filmtabl 20 mg | Blist 98 Stk | CHF 41.27 | CHF 61.35 | 01/01/2022 | B | 7680565270112 |
| Filmtabl 40 mg | Blist 28 Stk | CHF 13.06 | CHF 30.70 | 01/01/2022 | B | 7680565270136 |
| Filmtabl 40 mg | Blist 98 Stk | CHF 41.27 | CHF 61.55 | 01/01/2022 | B | 7680565270150 |
| Filmtabl 80 mg | Blist 30 Stk | CHF 13.99 | CHF 31.70 | 01/01/2022 | B | 7680565270174 |
| Filmtabl 80 mg | Blist 100 Stk | CHF 44.71 | CHF 65.25 | 01/01/2022 | B | 7680565270198 |
Limitation
This preparation is reimbursed only under the conditions below. The text is the binding FOPH wording; outside those conditions basic insurance does not pay.
The FOPH publishes limitation texts in German, French and Italian only. The German wording is reproduced verbatim below.
Bei Personen über 75 Jahren wird eine neu beginnende Statin-Therapie nur vergütet im Rahmen der Sekundärprävention kardiovaskulärer Ereignisse sowie im Rahmen der Primärprävention bei Personen mit hohem oder sehr hohem Risiko nach AGLA-Risikokategorie.
Simvastatin Zentiva wird zudem vergütet bei Kindern und Jugendlichen im Alter von 10-17 Jahren bei heterozygoter familiärer Hypercholesterinämie zusätzlich zur Diät, wenn diese und andere nicht-pharmakologische Massnahme (wie Fitnesstraining und Gewichtsreduktion) keine ausreichende Wirkung erbringen. Jungen sollten mindestens im Tanner-Stadium II sein. Mädchen sollten mindestens 1 Jahr nach der Menarche sein.
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FAQ
Is Simvastatin Zentiva covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Simvastatin Zentiva is on the Specialities List with a limitation: basic insurance reimburses it only when the conditions in the limitation text are met, in some cases only after the insurer has granted cost approval.
What does Simvastatin Zentiva cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Simvastatin Zentiva ranges from CHF 30.70 to CHF 65.25 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 13.06 to CHF 44.71. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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